User manual CRAFTSMAN 18-INCH MOTORIZED SCROLL SAW

[. . . ] A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against of rotation of the blade or cutter only_ the direction 10+ USE RIGHT TOOL Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for, 11+ WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wristwatches) to get caught in moving parts+ NONSLtP footwear is recommended, Wear protective hair covering to contain tong hair, Roll long sleeves above the elbow. . 12+ USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection) Wear safety goggles (must comply with ANSi Z87+1) at all times "Everyday eyeglasses only have impact re+ 22+ NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power off. Don't leave tool until it comes to a complete stop+ additional safety instructions Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all times when the scroll saw is being used WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE YOUR SCROLL SAW UNTIL IS IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS o . General Safety Instructions for Power Tools 2 2_ Getting To Know Your Scroll Saw . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This saw can accommodate 5" to 6" plainend blades, and 5" pin type blades. 'TO INSTALL/TENSION BLADES: PLAIN-END WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE. NOTE: Use blade holder pockets to verify correct blade length and positioning 1 Locate four (4) blade holders, four (4) 10-32 x 1/4 set screws, one (1) blade, four (4) blade clips, and one (1) set screw wrench among loose parts Two (2) extra blade holder assemblies are provided for quick and convenient changing of blades, 2 Insert one (1) blade clip into each blade holder by pushing clip through holder until it snaps into place catching upper ledge. Insert one 10-32 x 1/4 set screw into each blade holder 3 insert btade into one holder by pushing short side of blade clip towards set screw, installing blade, and releasing side of blade clip Place holder into blade holder pocket in table (set screw side upward) and check for proper extension squaring blade to opposite blade holder pocket center point Tighten set screw with wrench provided, 4. Insert blade into other holder (as described above) Place both holders in pockets in table to achieve proper spacing and tighten other set screw 5 Place holder assembly in table insert hole; make sure the teeth are pointing downward. BLADE SHORT BLADE SIDE CLIP BLADE HOLDERS IN BLADE HOLDER POCKETS 6 Set notches in blade holders into slots inside upper and lower arm end caps The blade holders provide slots for orientating biade in any 90 ° position. NOTE: Blade holders do not touch the retainer clips after being properly installed The purpose of the retainer clips is to deflect the blade holders if the blade breaks SLOT IN END CAP NOTCHIN BLAOEHOLDER UPPER ARM END CAP 9 assembly 7 Locate table insert among loose parts and install in table by sliding the insert in place from back to front of blade, aligning rear tab on back of insert, and pushing downward on front of insert t'l TABLEINSERT ADJUSTING INSERT TO TABLE if insert is higher than table top, adjust insert by tapping lightly with hammer at each tab location until insert is flush with table top If insert is lower than table top, adjust insert by slightly bending down all four tabs with a needle nose pliers TENSIONING TENSION KNOB TENSIONING THE BLADETo apply the proper tension to the blade after blade and holders are securely in place, turn the tension knob clockwise BY HAND until tight, (5 full revolutions with a wide blade; up to 7 full revolutions with a narrow blade) DO NOT use any type of mechanical device or tool on tension knob As tension is being applied, recheck the aNgnment of the blade holder notch in the end cap slot To check blade tension _ push thumb against sideof the blade in the middle Blade should move only slightly with moderate pressure NOTE: Blades tend to break more easily with too little tension than with too much tension TO CHECK BLADE INSTALLATIONWith blade properly installed and tensioned, place fiat-head screwdriver in motor siot and rotate manually by turning screwdriver to check correct installation and clearance of the blade, BLADE 10 TO INSTALL/TENSION BLADES: PIN TYPE BLADE WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH ='OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE, HOLDER UPPER ARM END CAP BLADE HOLDER KEY l t Locate two (2) blade holders among loose parts 2 Blade clips and set screws are not needed in blade holders with pin type blades; they can be stored in base of unit. If previously installed there is no need to remove clips and screws, but set screws should be securely tightened in holders 3 Place each blade holder in upper and lower arm cap ends (with pin-blade slot closest to table) by pulling retainer clips up and aligning notches in blade holders with slot in cap Position pin-blade slot towards table and front of saw for easy access 4 Locate two (2) blade holder keys among loose parts. 5 Position one key over top holder, and one key under bottom holder to secure holders while installing blade. 6 Install (pin type) blade first in lower blade holder, then in upper blade holder by sliding pin into pin = Made slot PIN-BLADE SLOT BLADE HOLDER 7, Apply tension by turning tension knob clockwise BY HAND until tight (5 full revolutions with a wide blade; up to 7 full revolutions with a narrow blade) DO NOT use any type of mechanical device or tool on tension knob (See: TENSIONING THE BLADE), 8, Remove blade holder keys from upper and lower blade holders and store keys for future use TO REMOVE PLAIN-END PIN TYPE BLADES OR WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE. Remove table insert by pushing gently upward at back of insert and pulling back of insert up to release front insert tab Move insert backward to clear blade from insert slot PUSH BACK END OF INSERT UP FIRST 2 Release tension knob by turning counter clockwise until blade assembly is loose NOTE: Do not turn knob beyond point where blade loosens because the knob could disengage if turning continues tf knob is turned too far and disengages from rod, slowly tilt up on outer end of upper arm to expose threaded rod Carefully engage flat washer and knob on rod, and tighten knob TENSION KNOB, _- --_ - THREADED ROD__R _ l 11 assembly 3. For plain-end blades, remove blade holders (with blade installed) from retainer clips by putling clips away from blade holders. Pull out upper and Iowe_ blade holders Ptace blade ho(der' assembly in blade holder pockets with set screw side upward BLADE HOLDERS ///J " _' 4 Use set screw wrench to remove set screws blade holders, and remove blade in HOL' . % ETS, I, , --. For pin type blades, place blade holder keys as shown on blade holders before releasing tension 6 After blade tension is released, pull blade out of upper and lower blade holders, remove blade holder keys and blade holders HOLDER SLOT I_!J _ PIN-BLADE SLOT BLADE HOLDER BLADE / HOLDER 12 ADJUSTING TO TABLE THE BLADE SQUARE WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET. 1, WITH BLADE INSTALLED AND TENSIONED place combination square on side of blade, Guard prevents placing square directly against blade, so gauge squareness of blade to table by viewing from side of saw, , GUARD COMBINATION SQUARE BLA[ HOUSING 2 If an adjustment is necessary, foosen four (4) hex bolts located at back of lower arm on saw using 7/16" wrench. Align blade square to table by tilting housing forward or backward, and retighten all four (4) bolts NOTE: Make certain the blade is centered in the insert opening Readjust if necessary by loosening four hex head bolts and moving housing to center the blade Retighten bolts HEX HEAD BOLTS 3 Place square in front of blade Guard prevents placing square directly against blade, so gauge squareness of table to blade by viewing from front of saw 4 If an adjustment is necessary, loosen bevel lock knob located under base and rotate housing slightly to align blade to combination square Tighten bevel lock knob HOUSING BEVEL LOOK CO , ¢2#, ON NOB BLADE _ BEVEL J LOCK KNOB F 13 assembly INSTALLATION OF BEVEL SCALES 1 With blade installed and tensioned, Iocatetwo (2) bevel scales among loose parts 2 Locate slit in paper backing on back side of scale. 3 While holding scale by the end still protected by the backing, lightly position unprotected end in the scale recess and slide it under the indicator Align the zero mark with the indicator and press the scale to the base. PEEL OFF THIS PIECE OF SCALE BACKING FIRST (2ND SCALE POSIT!ON} RECESS IN BASE LINE UP "0" MARK WITH INDICATOR =[lllUil, llllll=U= 1=k JJ TILT HEAD TO CLEAR SCALE 4. Loosen bevel lock knob located under- the base and tilt head away from scale 5 Fold scale back and remove remaining paper backing. Press entire scale against base Smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles. 6 Repeat on opposit# side BEVEL LOCK KNOB 14 getting to know your scrota saw I TENSION \ KNOB 2 GUARD LOCK KNOBS 5 HOLDER 3 GUARD BLADE 13 ON/OFF SWITCH 4 RETAINING CLIP BLOWER 6 TUBE BLADE HOLDERS 7 BLADE HOLDER POCKETS 12 BEVEL SCALES 11 BEVEL LOCK KNOB , TABLE INSERT 10 BLADE STORAGE T 8 MITER LOCK KNOB 1. Tightening the knob (clockwise) wilt increase the tension on the blade Loosening it (counter clockwise) wilt decrease the tension 2, GUARD LOCK KNOBS. . . Loosening the knobs will allow the guard to be adjusted to the proper working height for the thickness of the workpiece 3. GUARD, , , Provides added control of workpiece by being set directly against thickness of material 4. , ° Clears pattern lines on workpiece by blowing off sawdust particles which can accumulate while cutting. [. . . ] STD533107 55 STD551225 56 STD522503 57 60463 58 66023 59 66028 60 27733 61 66027 62 STD502502 63 37818 64 66013 65 803709 66 62170 67 66020 68 37836 66017 66031 t3 !60527 14 66011 66029 66010 66007 STD54t408 66014 STD551012 STD551231 60460 66018 809102-2 60129 60461 66036 60467 60466 66035 62442 60256 15 I 16 I 17 I 18 I 19 I 20 I 21 I 22 23 I 24 } 25 26 / 27 28 I 29 30 31 32 / 33 Cap Holder, Blade Screw, Hex Soc Half Dog Set 10-32 x 1/4 Clip, Blade tBlade, Scroll Saw Wedge, Blade Tension Channel, V Bearing, Flanged "Nut, Hex Locking 8-32 Counterbalance *Washer, 17/64 x 1/2 x 1/32 *Lockwasher, Internal 5/16 Screw, Shoulder 5/16 Guard, Blade Knob Washer, 21/64 x 1/2 x 1/32 Screw, Hex Cap 5/16-18 x 2 Link Assembly Ring, Retaining Washer, , 190 x 88 x 040 Tube Assembly Lower Switch, Locking Key, Switch *Screw, Pan Cross Type "T" 10-32 x 5/16 I 34 STD601103 *Standard hardware items - may be purchased locally I" Stock Item - May be secured through the Hardware Dept of most Sears Retail Stores or Catalog Order Houses 21 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 18-INCH MOTORIZED SCROLL SAW MODEL NO. 113. 207600 AND 113, 207650 8 FIGURE 2 - MITER GAUGE ASSEMBLY Key No. H, ii Pa rt No. 62170 62176 STD551010 62173 62175 STD510802 38724 62117 62174 Description Gauge Assy, Miter Knob, Miter Gauge *Washer, 13/64 x 5/8 x 1/32 Gauge, Miter Pin, Miter Pivot *Screw, Pan Hd 8-32 x 1/4 Pointer Spacer Bar, Miter Gauge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 *Standard hardware items - may be purchased locally 22 PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 18-INCH MOTORIZED MODEL NO. 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